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Scaling Her Empire
“Scaling Her Empire” is the ultimate podcast for pushing your own boundaries, mastering your mindset and breaking free from your own limiting beliefs. Here we’re all about authentic and unfiltered conversations designed to empower you to build the empire of your dreams.
Join host, Jaime Parks, each week as she shares genuine stories, offers valuable tips, and reveals strategies for embarking on new beginnings, nurturing business growth, and facing your fears.
Scaling Her Empire
[INTERVIEW] Pivot or Push? Redefining Success with Dr. Nikki Cottis
This week Jaime is diving into an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Nikki Cottis—chiropractor, mom, team leader, and unapologetic rule-breaker in business. Nikki shares how she built a thriving chiropractic practice without ever intending to become an entrepreneur—then chose to work for someone else even after massive success. Say what?!
In this episode, we unpack the myth that being the “boss” is the only way to win in business. Nikki reveals the power of knowing your strengths, the surprising freedom that comes with not being in charge, and how redefining success helped her prevent burnout while still scaling her impact.
If you’re a service-based entrepreneur tired of carrying the whole load and secretly dreaming of a different way—this conversation will feel like a permission slip to do things on your terms.
👉 Tune in and discover why fulfillment might just be waiting on the other side of a pivot.
[00:00] – Jaime introduces Dr. Nikki Cottis and sets the tone for an unconventional business conversation
[05:18] – Nikki shares her origin story—getting fired, starting a practice, and redefining success
[10:42] – Why coaching solo didn’t work, and the unexpected power of working for someone else
[16:05] – How Nikki juggles being a business owner, coach, wife, and mom without burning out
[21:30] – The moment she realized she didn’t want to be “the visionary” and why that’s okay
[27:10] – How Human Design and the Enneagram helped Nikki understand her leadership style
[33:12] – Coaching insight: how trying to control everything leads to burnout
[39:28] – Pivot or Push? How Nikki discerns between short-term pain and long-term suffering
[45:04] – The comparison trap—and how to turn it into inspiration and action
[50:36] – Final reflections: why Nikki believes clarity, not hustle, is the game changer
🔗 Resources Mentioned
Nikki Cottis
LinkedIn - Nikki Cottis
Instagram - @drnikkicottis
Chiropractic Connection
Email: Info@chiroconnectgulfshores.com
Website: www.chiroconnectgulfshores.com
Facebook: Chiropractic Connection
Instagram: @chiroconnectgs
Nikki’s Podcast
Aligned For Success - Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcast
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